Who We Are 1 Flashcards
Longest distance on the UK mainland?
approximately 870 miles, or around 1,400 kilometres, from John ‘Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the southwest corner of England.
UK Population Split
• 84% in England
• 5% in Wales
• 8% in Scotland
• 3% in Northern Ireland
Church of England vs Scotland
Church of England - Anglican / Episcopal
Church of Scotland - Presbyterian
Patron Saints Days
• 1 March: St David’s Day, Wales - Nit holiday
• 17 March: St Patrick’s Day, Northern Ireland - holiday
• 23 April: St George’s Day, England - not holiday
• 30 November: St Andrew’s Day, Scotland - holiday not all businesses close
Religions
• Christian (59%)
• Islam (4.8%)
• Hinduism (1.5%) - temples
• Sikhism (0.8%) - gurdwaras
• Judaism and Buddhism (both less than
0.5%)
Westminster Abbey has been the official coronation church for British Monarchs since when?
1066
Lent
40-day period leading up to Easter.
The first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday.
Shrove Tuesday, commonly referred to as Pancake Day, is the day before Lent commences.
Eid al-Fitr
celebrated the end of Ramadan
involves gratitude to Allah for fasting strength
includes special services and meals.
Eid ul Adha
commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for God. animal sacrifice for food (must be performed in a slaughterhouse)
Vaisakhi (Baisakhi)
commemorates the establishment of the Sikh (Khalsa)
14 April
parades, dancing, and singing
Which city has the largest Diwali celebrations?
Leicester
When is Mothers Day celebrated?
Three weeks before Easter
When is Father’s Day celebrated?
3rd Sunday of June
On which day do Scottish people celebrate Hogmanay?
Hogmanay, celebrated on 31 December, is the Scottish celebration of New Year’s Eve.
How many areas of countryside does the UK protect as national parks?
15
In which regions does the National
Trust operate?
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
What was the original name of the
‘Elizabeth Tower’ in London?
“Clock Tower”.
It was renamed to “Elizabeth Tower” in 2012 in honour of Queen Elizabeth Il’s Diamond Jubilee, marking the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
The tower is often mistakenly referred to as “Big Ben, but actually, Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock located at the top of the tower.
Who is responsible for the preservation of Edinburgh Castle?
Historic Environment Scotland
Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
West of Scotland
What was the original purpose of building the London Eye?
celebrate the new millennium
Which TWO bodies of water are notable features of the Lake
District?
Windermere, Wastwater
